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Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup # Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel, PR3 2EP · Lancashire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Lancashire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup, nestled in rural Whitechapel, operates during term-time from Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Catering to children aged 2-4 years, the preschool provides ample outdoor engagement across two large play areas, a Multi Use Games Area, a Hornbeam maze, and a spacious school playing field. The dedicated staff, with a wealth of experience, specialise in Speech, Language, and Communication, fostering strong collaborations with parents who are recognised as primary educators. The playgroup emphasises a play-based learning approach, integrating both child-led and adult-initiated activities throughout the day. Sessions are structured into morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM), morning plus lunch (9:00 AM - 1:30 PM), or full day options. Breakfast Club is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while an Afterschool Club runs Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, depending on demand. The preschool encourages consistent attendance of two or more sessions to promote better child settlement, routine development, and engagement in learning. Our ethos Our experienced, mature, longstanding staff specialise in Speech, Language and Communication and believe that parents are their child’s best educators, so form strong links with parents to help nurture this. What it's like Children are eager to start their day, settling quickly with warm welcomes from staff who are superb role models. The curriculum is carefully considered, with activities like making 'mint tea' to support early mathematical skills and dressing up in the garden for imaginative play. Children's behaviour is good, showing high self-esteem and resilience, and they are respectful towards others and well-prepared for school. Rural setting Play-based learning Speech, Language, and Communication focus Extensive outdoor facilities ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis, with rates differentiated by age for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Additional optional daily charges apply for cooked lunches, nappies, and wipes, alongside a one-off fee for a drawstring bag. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Parents can opt out of optional charges by providing their own packed lunch, nappies, wipes, and bag from home. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Thursday 9am-3.30pm, term time only. Breakfast Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8am-9am. Afterschool Club: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3.30pm-5pm (depending on uptake). Session types Morning session, Morning session plus lunch, Full day, Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club Food Cooked school lunch provided for a fee, or children can bring a packed lunch. Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Waitlist Unknown ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10381289 Lead inspector Elisia Lee [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284044)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/309527) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.whitechapelpreschool.org.uk/) Whitechapel Village Hall, Church Lane, Whitechapel, PR3 2EP Opening hours Monday-Thursday 9am-3.30pm, term time only. Breakfast Club: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8am-9am. Afterschool Club: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3.30pm-5pm (depending on uptake). [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.6716/53.86499/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Whitechapel - [Day nurseries in Whitechapel](/search?q=Whitechapel) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=whitechapel-preschool-playgroup-pr3-2ep-309527) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup Last inspected 14 July 2025 · Elisia Lee Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are eager to start their day, settling quickly with warm welcomes from staff who are superb role models. The curriculum is carefully considered, with activities like making 'mint tea' to support early mathematical skills and dressing up in the garden for imaginative play. Children's behaviour is good, showing high self-esteem and resilience, and they are respectful towards others and well-prepared for school. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is ambitious and supports children to gain important life skills, including conflict resolution. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff observing, planning, and working with professionals to close learning gaps. - Support for children's physical development is a key strength, offering opportunities for both large and fine motor skills. - Healthy lifestyles are promoted well, with children learning about healthy food choices, growing vegetables, and understanding personal safety. - Leadership and management are very good, with targeted training directly impacting the provision for children. Areas to develop - 1 provide enough time for children to listen and formulate a response when a question is asked, to support communication and language - 2 support staff to consistently implement behaviour expectations, in order to support children's listening and attention skills during group times. Inspection #10381289 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284044) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > children grow in confidence and resilience > completely comfortable and confident with staff Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff regularly observe children as they play and plan activities to close any gaps in learning. They offer a range of different support strategies and work closely with a wide range of professionals. Outdoor space Children enjoy expressing their imagination as they dress up in the garden and pretend they are being chased by a wolf. Children have opportunities to develop their large motor skills through using a climbing wall, riding bikes and digging vegetables in the allotment. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: October 2007 - July 2025 Good - October 2024 Requires improvement - November 2018 Good - April 2015 Good - December 2011 Good - October 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup ### Does Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup have an Ofsted rating? ### What age children does Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup take? ### How many children are on roll at Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup? ### What are the fees at Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup? ## About the setting Whitechapel Preschool Playgroup registered in 1983 and operates from the village hall in Whitechapel, Preston. It employs five members of childcare staff, with one holding a level 6 qualification, three at level 3, and one unqualified. The pre-school opens from 9am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only, and offers government funded childcare places. 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